Members of the National Assembly have commenced debate on the Gold Processing Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 46 of 2023) which seeks to establish a legal and institutional framework for gold processing in Kenya.

The Bill proposes the creation of the Gold Processing Corporation. The Bill also seeks to establish a legal and institutional framework for collecting, purifying, smelting, fabricating, homogenizing, sampling, registering, monitoring and transporting of gold or products of gold.

Members of the National Assembly have rallied behind a Bill seeking to recognize and professionalize the social work profession in Kenya,

The Institute of Social Work Professionals Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 17 of 2023) seeks to establish the Institute of Social Work Professionals, which will regulate the training, registration, and licensing of social workers. It also outlines provisions on discipline, financial matters, and penalties for violations

The Selection Panel responsible for the recruitment of nominees for the positions of Chairperson and Members of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) received a total of 1,848 applications for the positions by close of the application process on Saturday, 15th February, 2025, 5pm.

In a press statement issued by the Panel’s Chairperson, Dr. Nelson Makanda, the Panel has commenced the process of verification and will be issuing the long list comprising of all the applicants.

The National Assembly is set to deliberate on seven Bills passed by the Senate, following communication from Speaker Moses Wetang’ula on their transmission to the House.

Among the key Bills that will be considered is the Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2023), which the Senate approved with amendments. The Bill has been committed to the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs.